Ninja Tribunal
The Ninja Tribunal are an organization that features in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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History
The Ninja Tribunal were originally five of the greatest warriors in Japan during the early 4th century. They consisted of Kon-Shisho, Juto-Shisho, Chikara-Shisho, Hisomi-Shisho and Oroku Saki who rose to fame where they received an order from the Emperor of Japan to slay a feared tengu known as the Shredder. The five battled the creature with Oroku Saki seemingly landing the killing blow against the Tengu thus killing it. Upon their return, the warriors were honoured for their victory and came to be regarded as the Five Dragons. However, unknown to anyone, Saki had actually forged a secret deal with the demon during their battle. In exchange for its power, he allowed the spirit of the Tengu to depart its body and enter his own thus allowing the Shredder to live on whilst its former body was an empty husk that was slain in the fight. Empowered by the Tengu, Saki became the new Shredder where he brought a reign of terror across Japan where he was aided by an army of demons. The four remaining Dragons whilst powerful warriors came to realise that they could not never defeat their former comrade in their current state. Thus, they travelled across the world to gather knowledge and power in order to increase their strength so that they could defeat Oroku Saki. In time, they came to transcend their humanity and became immortals who embodied the forces of nature itself. They then battled Oroku Saki in order to bring an end to his tyranny with their increased physical and mystical might. Ultimately, they proved to be victorious when they utilised their dragon avatars to defeat their foe but knew that the Shredder's evil magic meant that he could never be destroyed. Thus, they sought to imprison Saki in a coffin whereupon they hid his armour thus separating his helmet, gauntlet and body from one another. If these three relics were ever reunited then the Shredder would break his imprisonment and rise once again. As a result, the Ninja Tribunal was formed where the four dragons kept a constant vigil over the artifacts and recruited acolytes to aid them with among them being the Ancient One. These disciples were imparted many secrets and techniques that eventually became known as Ninjutsu.
Overview
In appearance, the Ninja Tribunal were a secret group of four skilled martial artists who were trained in the mystical arts of ninjutsu. Each had attained great knowledge over a thousand years ago that increased their power and made them immortal. They were able to channel their inner chi to achieve superhuman feats that included increased strength, stamina, speed and other such abilities. These ninjas were able to channel their spirit totem that manifested as a dragon that was considered a rare yet powerful symbol of purity, strength and wisdom. This allowed them to even attain the form of giant dragons that had incredible power.
The chief duty of the Tribunal was to maintain the vigil to prevent the release of the Shredder from his prison. Any other concerns were not of interest to them to the point that they ignored any other threat.
Among their servants were the Mokusai No Bushi who acted as guardians and also tested recruits.
To aid them, the Tribunal sought out acolytes to aid them in maintaining their vigil. Only those that were worthy were brought in as students with them being skilled martial artists. Each student was provided with the amulet of the acolytes that was a mystical medallion that guided the user in learning the mystical arts of ninjutsu. It allowed them to channel their inner chi until the acolyte was able to accomplish this on their own. The Ninja Tribunal noted to be harsh taskmasters and trainers.
The home of the Tribunal was a monastery that was known as the Lap of the Gods.
Members
- Kon-Shisho : Ninjutsu master of Spirit
- Juto-Shisho : Ninjutsu master of Weapons
- Chikara-Shisho : Ninjutsu master of Strength
- Hisomi-Shisho : Ninjutsu master of Stealth
- Ancient One :
Notes
- The Ninja Tribunal featured in the setting of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In other media
Video games
Appearances
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
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